About Mrs. Coats

NAME: Mrs. Rachel Coats
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SCHOOL: Atoka Elementary

CLASS: 1st Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: (901) 837-5650


Getting to know Mrs. Coats...

    I am so excited for another school year!  During my nine years in the 
classroom I have taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades.  This is my third year 
teaching at ATES. I love Atoka Elementary School!  I have been married for 12 
years to Jason and we have two sons, Matthew (4th grade) and Evan (3rd 
grade).  We have a cat named Sir James the Cat.
    I am originally from Middle Tennessee and graduated with my BS from 
Freed-Hardeman University in 1997 and with my M.Ed. from Union 
University in 2010.  
    My birthday is October 22nd.  I collect Willow Tree figurines and I love 
Scentsy (Kahiko Hula and Honey Pear Cider are my favorites scents), anything 
monogramed, Tervis tumblers and Target. As a family we love to attend UT
football games in Knoxville and vacation in NYC, New York, Miramar Beach,
Florida and Gatlinburg, TN.

     

Philosophy of Education

I believe that all children have the right to a quality education.  It is my 
job to adequately prepare, enthusiastically present, and fairly evaluate the 
curriculum according to the standards mandated by the state of Tennessee.  I 
love children and I love teaching them.